January 7, 2021

Cornish Lithium granted rights for offshore exploration

It can now explore for the battery metal in geothermal waters right off the coast of Cornwall, England.

January 6, 2021

Global natural graphite output to grow 7.6% in 2021 – report

Looking ahead, natural graphite production is expected grow at a 5.6% CAGR through 2024.

January 6, 2021

Goldman proclaims the dawn of a new commodity supercycle

Goldman’s view is predicated on how the world will recover from the pandemic with an emphasis on a green industrial revolution.

January 6, 2021

Tianqi’s top shareholders selling up to 4% stake

It would be the second time in less than a year that controlling investor Chengdu Tianqi seeks to offload part of its stake.

January 5, 2021

China on recovery drive, but risk generator in metals markets – report

Fitch expects Chinese mining operations to continue in full gear since the ramp-up in H220.

December 31, 2020

Billionaire Friedland’s SPAC readies funds for clean-power push

Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp. is raising $200 million to invest in industries key to the global energy transition.

December 31, 2020

Energy metals snapshot: Eight companies advancing assets for a greener future

Amid efforts to move the world away from fossil fuels, energy metals are a key pathway to tackling climate change and transition towards a low-carbon future.

December 30, 2020

Indonesia and LG Group sign $9.8bn EV battery MOU

Country plans to become a global hub for producing and exporting EVs.

December 30, 2020

Exploring for pegmatite-bound commodities without drilling, blasting

Project Greenpeg wants to stimulate investors to explore Europe for clean energy metals and minerals.

December 29, 2020

Cobalt may substitute platinum in fuel cells

A team in the US designed a highly active catalyst for fuel cells that contains cobalt interspersed with nitrogen and carbon instead of platinum.